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An Ottoman silk and metal thread curtain, with the tughra of Sultan Mahmud II (r. A.H. 1223-55/A.D. 1808-39)
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
of rectangular form, the black silk ground applied with red and pale ochre silk cartouches and roundels, embroidered with silver and silver-gilt metal threads, with stylised mosque lamp under a calligraphic inscription, with two outward-curving cartouches over a central roundel and the tughra of Sultan Mahmud II flanked by two spiralling columns and decorated with calligraphic and foliate designs, with vegetal and floral motifs throughout, framed by scrolling tendrils
Condition
Very minor fraying throughout. Very faint discolouration and minor loss of embroidered thread throughout. Matted on a modern backing. As viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
inscriptions
In the two top roundels:
allah jalla jalalahu / muhammad 'alayha al-salam
'God, may His splendour be exalted! Muhammad, may peace be upon him!'.
In between the two roundels: the signature of Sultan Mahmud in tughra form:
'Mahmud the conqueror son of 'Abd al-Hamid wrote it'.
In the lamp, in mirrored-form: ya fattah 'O the Opener! [of all gates]'.
In the two half-circle panels: Qur'an, surah al-Ahzab (XXXIII), 45 and a hadith of the Prophet.
In the capitals: The shahada.
In the gold roundel: Qur'an, surah al-'Umran (III), parts of 37.
The two bands of inscriptions: Qur'an, surah al-Hashr (XLIX), 22 and 23.
With the tughra of Sultan Mahmud II (r. A.H. 1223-55 / A.D. 1808-39).
In the two top roundels:
allah jalla jalalahu / muhammad 'alayha al-salam
'God, may His splendour be exalted! Muhammad, may peace be upon him!'.
In between the two roundels: the signature of Sultan Mahmud in tughra form:
'Mahmud the conqueror son of 'Abd al-Hamid wrote it'.
In the lamp, in mirrored-form: ya fattah 'O the Opener! [of all gates]'.
In the two half-circle panels: Qur'an, surah al-Ahzab (XXXIII), 45 and a hadith of the Prophet.
In the capitals: The shahada.
In the gold roundel: Qur'an, surah al-'Umran (III), parts of 37.
The two bands of inscriptions: Qur'an, surah al-Hashr (XLIX), 22 and 23.
With the tughra of Sultan Mahmud II (r. A.H. 1223-55 / A.D. 1808-39).